“So, they kiss each other and sleep together like a man and a woman?” Trix asked.

“Yes.” Bette said.

“I wonder how that works.” Alex lets out. Bette began sweating. She wasn’t going to explain that.

Pax sighed. “I’ll tell you when you are older okay?” He said to his little sister who nodded. Bette began to squirm on the sofa. This was weird.

“Where will we live? Who will live in the old house?” Trix asked.

“Dad will live in the old house and I will stay here with Aunt Kit until I find an apartment.”

“Will we have to sleep together when we are with you?” Alex asked.

“Well, you and your sister will probably have to.” Bette said.

“It sucks to be twins.” Trix said. Alex pushed her.

“Why? I am a great sister.”

“Yeah right.”

They glared at each other.

“Guys! This is not the intention of this conversation.” Diego said.

Pax speaks up. “No, the intention is for you two to let us know what you have decided. You have decided that we should be okay with living in two houses. You have decided to split up. We never wanted this so sorry if there are some people who think this sucks.” Pax said. “We are young, we don’t have a say in this. When it comes to this issue, we don’t have a say in anything. Mom, what I said before I meant. You decide that after all those years married to Dad, you are gay and we have to accept it. We don’t have a choice. Do you know how that reflects on us? If the kids at school find out, we’ll be bullied and you know it! But don’t worry, I won’t be the irritating teen when I meet your girlfriend, partner whatever you like to call her. I will be nice and polite but just keep in mind, I don’t like this. I am sure Trix and Alex also don’t like this.” Pas said, he felt better. He didn’t want their parents to think they were dumb and would do everything they said without hesitation. He had told them what was on his mind and that made him feel better.

“You are right. You are right Pax. I know this isn’t the most luxurious situation and I respect you honesty. I think that in whatever happens next, we will let you three have a voice. About how you would like to have the schedule for example. We will try to involve you two in everything that has something to do with you guys, okay?” Bette asked. The kids nodded.

“Can I please just take a walk outside? I need to process this.” Pax explained. Bette and Diego nodded.

“Sure.” They said. Pax walked to the door and stepped outside. Trix and Alex looked at each other and then at their parents.

“Can we watch TV?” Alex asked.

“Yes, you can.” Diego said. “I… I think I’m going to go home.”

“Okay, thanks for coming.” Bette said.    

“Everything for the kids.” Diego said.

“Bye guys.” He said.

“Bye Dad.” The kids said before Diego walked out.

Bette stood up and took her cellphone. She had messages from Tina, asking her if she was all right and how it went with the kids. Bette replayed that everything was okay and that she wanted to see her. They arranged that tomorrow, after work; they would go to the park again. Tomorrow night, Bette, Diego and the kids would work out a temporary schedule with the kids. They wanted to try this without lawyers as long as possible. Then they would have to go to lawyers for the paperwork. Bette felt relieved. They kids now knew it and things could get started. Her life could start now.